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January 19, 2017Architects Modular Solution
Architects modular solution. Being an architect is one of the most demanding occupations in existence. Years of study, combined with formal training and on the job experience, is required. Added to the mix is the pressure of perfection coupled with a demand for creativity. Sometimes there seems like very few ways for architects to escape the woes, stresses and strains of the occupation they have chosen when working on a project.
One solution to lighten this load is to consider modular construction for some project building components. Oftentimes, modular solutions are easily incorporated into drawings and plans with drag and drop capabilities. Modular elevators fall into this category. They provide a fast, simple solution for vertical transportation, as well as a flexible hoistway and car design.
In this picture of a medical center in California, the focus is on the elevator hoistway’s exterior design. It is clad with architectural metal wall panels. They give it a professional, cutting edge look that matches the rest of the building perfectly. The hoistway was able to easily fit within the architect’s vision. The vision and flexibility allows the elevator to enhance, rather than disrupt, the building design.
Flexibility and Drag and Drop
In addition, there is flexibility in placement. Modular elevators can be placed on the exterior or interior of a building. They can also be free-standing in an atrium. The possibilities are truly endless.
To make placement of the elevator as painless as possible, most modular component companies provide drawings. The drawings can easily be placed into project drawings. This was true in the example project. Not only was the architect able to drag and drop the hoistway details into the project plans, but the machine room drawings were also available.
While the job of an architect is filled with angst, tests, demands and pains not associated with many other occupations, there are some technologies that help lighten that burden just a little bit.
